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| Posted: Sat Feb 4th, 2012 04:04 am |
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| Posted: Sat Feb 4th, 2012 02:10 pm |
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W C Greene
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Really nice, Trev. I love your lighting! Those "experts" who say something can't be done-can't do anything themselves. Sort of "skill envy". Keep on runnin'.
Woodie
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| Posted: Sat Feb 4th, 2012 10:21 pm |
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Herb Kephart
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Best backdrop in the world!
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| Posted: Sat Feb 4th, 2012 11:42 pm |
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topcat2000
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SAR Para Gardens Division The layout is DCC controlled and all locos are sound equipped. I have a few issues with track cleanliness and dirty wheels. I have been reading about different oils (transmission fluid for example) being wiped onto the track, to improve electrical contact, but my opinion is that the oil will attract dust and dirt, thus adding to my problems. Does anyone have a comment about this?
TREV
Last edited on Sat Feb 4th, 2012 11:42 pm by topcat2000
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| Posted: Sun Feb 5th, 2012 12:21 am |
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Paladin
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Trev.
Folks down this way use a CRC product 2-26. It is a pressure pack that improves electrical properties.
Spray lightly onto a cork sanding block and spread onto the tracks, leave overnight then wipe with a NEW CLEAN sanding block. (No 2-26)
Indoors its good for several months
The down side is it will transfer to the wheels, just make sure when you wipe with the clean cork block you remove most of the 2-26
I have mates that love it and others who hate it. Give it a try and make up your own mind.
Don
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| Posted: Sun Feb 5th, 2012 02:53 am |
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topcat2000
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Hi Don, thanks for the tip.
TREV
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| Posted: Sun Feb 5th, 2012 04:18 am |
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dodgezilla04
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Crc26. HUGE difference.
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| Posted: Mon Feb 27th, 2012 03:47 am |
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Faulcon1
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I've been using the large cleaning pads by LGB meant for G scale although I have used 'Iso Col rubbing alcohol in a CMX track cleaner and will soon try neat acetone which I bought from a chemist. I would not apply 'Zip' or other fluids to the rails as it only attracts more dirt. The neat acetone is an aggressive solvent and should evaporate quickly.
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| Posted: Mon Feb 27th, 2012 09:39 am |
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topcat2000
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Thanks Roy, I have been using isocol on the loco wheels, with good results, and I will try iy out on the rail as well
Thanks
Trev
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| Posted: Mon Feb 27th, 2012 09:00 pm |
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W C Greene
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Wow, am I glad that I don't need to clean track or wheels any more! Take care guys...
Woodie
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